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San Francisco Intl

San Francisco Intl (KSFO/SFO) serves San Francisco, United States. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KSFO
  • Name: San Francisco Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 37.618999
  • Longitude: -122.375
  • Elevation: 13 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: San Francisco
  • IATA Code: SFO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: 19.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01L/19R

  • Designation: 01L/19R
  • Dimensions: 7500 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 01R/19L

  • Designation: 01R/19L
  • Dimensions: 8648 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

  • Designation: 10L/28R
  • Dimensions: 11870 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 10R/28L

  • Designation: 10R/28L
  • Dimensions: 10602 X 200
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), LOC, PRM
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 113.700 MHz

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.flysfo.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: $5.90 per 1,000 lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: $0.70 per 1,000 lbs MTOW per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Premium pricing reflects Bay Area costs. Signature Flight Support handles GA on the north field.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Higher than national average. Signature Flight Support FBO.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: eAPIS required. International Terminal (Terminal G) with full FIS. CBP for GA at Signature FBO with prior arrangement.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Closely spaced parallel runways 28L/28R require special qualification for simultaneous approaches in IMC. Frequent fog and low ceilings reduce capacity.

Alternates

KOAK

  • ICAO: KOAK
  • Name: Metro Oakland Intl
  • Distance (NM): 9.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KSJC

  • ICAO: KSJC
  • Name: Mineta San Jose Intl
  • Distance (NM): 26.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KMRY

  • ICAO: KMRY
  • Name: Monterey Regional
  • Distance (NM): 67.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

KSMF

  • ICAO: KSMF
  • Name: Sacramento Intl
  • Distance (NM): 74.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: eAPIS required for all international arrivals/departures. CBP user fee facility with FIS available.

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at KSFO?
The tower frequency at San Francisco Intl is 120.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSFO?
San Francisco Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does KSFO require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for San Francisco Intl (United States).